Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-110
§2722 International Meetings
Title 22 › CHAPTER 38 — DEPARTMENT OF STATE › § 2722
Summary
The Secretary of State may pay reasonable costs when the United States hosts an international meeting, like renting space and hiring staff. If an appropriation law allows it, any reimbursements can be kept and added to an available State Department appropriation account.
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Title 22, §2722
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(a)Authority to pay expenses
If the United States Government hosts an international meeting or conference in the United States, the Secretary of State is authorized to pay all reasonable expenses of such meeting or conference. Such expenses may include rental of quarters (by contract or otherwise) and personal services.
(b)Retention of reimbursements
To the extent provided in an appropriation Act, transfers of funds or other reimbursements for payments under subsection (a) are authorized to be retained and credited to the appropriate appropriation account of the Department of State which is available.
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22 U.S.C. § 2722
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110